Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954), glazed earthenware figural inkstand, 'Fou du Roi au Hibou', c. 1910, modelled as jester in orange costume, holding an owl between his feet, height 17 cm length 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison Tajan, lot 38, 23 May 2013, France